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and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> warner: president obama expressed heightened concern about the situation in syria in his first extended remarks about the possible use of poison gas by the syrian government. his comments came as the humanitarian crisis there hit what the u.n. called a shameful milestone. and a warning, some viewers may find images in this story disturbing. the president said today that wednesday's alleged chemical attack outside damascus, which killed between 500 to more than a thousand men, women and children, was quote, "a big event of grave concern." >> that starts getting to some core national interests that the united states has, both in terms of us making sure that weapons of mass destruction are not proliferating, as well as needing to protect our allies, our bases in the region. >> warner: but in an interview with cnn, mr. obama also sounded notes of caution about the u.s. taking immediate military action against the syrian regime. >> if the u.s. goes in and attacks another coun
and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> warner: president obama expressed heightened concern about the situation in syria in his first extended remarks about the possible use of poison gas by the syrian government. his comments came as the humanitarian crisis there hit what the u.n. called a shameful milestone. and a warning, some viewers may find images in this story disturbing. the president said today that wednesday's alleged chemical attack...
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in a pbs interview, president obama expressed he has no interest in an open ended conflict with syria but said that assad's regime has dough employed chemical weapons. >> if we are saying in a clear and decisive but very limited way we send a shot across the bow saying stop doing this, that can have a positive impact on our national security over the long term and may have a positive impact in the sense that chemical weapons are not used again on innocent civilians. >> again, we should stress obama has not made a decision yet on what the administration will do. that decision, though, could come within days. joining us now, white house correspondent mike live in washington. does president obama need permission from congress if he decides on military action in syria? >> that's an interesting question and even congress doesn't agree whether or not he needs permission. last night, speaker john boehner wrote a letter to the approximate the raising issues that have been raised by experts and international ally approximates. he wants to know what is the result you are seeking. a remarkable p
in a pbs interview, president obama expressed he has no interest in an open ended conflict with syria but said that assad's regime has dough employed chemical weapons. >> if we are saying in a clear and decisive but very limited way we send a shot across the bow saying stop doing this, that can have a positive impact on our national security over the long term and may have a positive impact in the sense that chemical weapons are not used again on innocent civilians. >> again, we...
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yesterday, obama told pbs the united can take a stance against syria that does not result in
yesterday, obama told pbs the united can take a stance against syria that does not result in
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speaking to pbs news hour, he walked a cautious line saying the white house had not made a final decision on its response and stressed he wanted to send a warning shot to president bashar al assad rather than get drawn into a long conflict. >> we're saying in a clear and decisive, but very limited way, we send a shot across the bow saying stop doing this, that can have a positive impact on our national security over the long-term. >> right. our own hadly gamble is outside parliament in london. the original vote is being postponed and greatly watered down today. which means british military action is in the going to happen imminently. there is still the prospect of u.s. action happening. how is this being perceived right now within the middle east? >> well, first, within the middle east there is a great deal uncertainty, we saw in the markets over the last few days and the gulf states. i want to talk about the imminent threat of a strike. 24 hours ago, military strike looked imminent and this debate in the house of commons looked like a foregone conclusion. now the prime minister facing qu
speaking to pbs news hour, he walked a cautious line saying the white house had not made a final decision on its response and stressed he wanted to send a warning shot to president bashar al assad rather than get drawn into a long conflict. >> we're saying in a clear and decisive, but very limited way, we send a shot across the bow saying stop doing this, that can have a positive impact on our national security over the long-term. >> right. our own hadly gamble is outside parliament...
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she's also managing editor of pbs' washington week. she has covered seven presidential campaigns, she's moderated two vice presidential debates, and before that she worked for nbc, "the new york times" and the washington post, and in this business she is regarded as one of the best. to my right, julian bond, one of the leaders of the civil rights movement while a student at morehouse college. he helped found snic, the student nonviolent coordinating committee. in 988 he was elected chairman of the naacp, the national association for the advancement of colored people. he was also elected to the georgia house and senate. he's been a radio and television commentator, and consistent currently he's a professor at both american university and the university of virginia. to my immediate left, a man often described as the conscience of the u.s. congress, john lewis, the congressman from georgia since 1986. at age 23, one of the first to speak at the march on washington. in fact, he's the only surviving speaker. he took a leading role in organi
she's also managing editor of pbs' washington week. she has covered seven presidential campaigns, she's moderated two vice presidential debates, and before that she worked for nbc, "the new york times" and the washington post, and in this business she is regarded as one of the best. to my right, julian bond, one of the leaders of the civil rights movement while a student at morehouse college. he helped found snic, the student nonviolent coordinating committee. in 988 he was elected...
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we know we heard from the president the other night on pbs saying they're looking to do a shot across the bow and deter chemical weapons and we'll learn more in terms of timing momentarily littlely. >> the problem with that, by telegraphing in advance to the syrians and american public, what we'll do, largely limited and symbolic. we'll not remove assad from power. we're not going to destroy his chemical weapons. it is not clear to me how that action achieves any objective. it doesn't deter him. assad still has chemical weapons to use again tomorrow. the only thing worse than doing something is doing something that fails. then it sends the opposite message. adam: kt there is the possibility of this spilling over. there is no way to anticipate how the assad regime would react. you can't expect them, if we do indeed attack selected targets that they're not going to retaliate. the question, how would they retaliate? would it be out of the question they might try to bring someone else into this fight? >> well i think they have to retaliate. they have to -- the problem with any kind after
we know we heard from the president the other night on pbs saying they're looking to do a shot across the bow and deter chemical weapons and we'll learn more in terms of timing momentarily littlely. >> the problem with that, by telegraphing in advance to the syrians and american public, what we'll do, largely limited and symbolic. we'll not remove assad from power. we're not going to destroy his chemical weapons. it is not clear to me how that action achieves any objective. it doesn't...
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president sounded soft on pbs last night. >> look, the leadership -- i was going to say, as a result, we're seeing con naco sell off. >> no one wants to be lbj. i'm old now to talk about vietnam but the ghost of it was mentioned today in one of the news roshtsz. they didn't have the public. the public is really kind of, whoa. we liked that you were getting out of afghanistan. we want a new story? no. meanwhile, the buybacks is important. joy global on the call yesterday, good number. disappointing numbers. mike sutherland, ceo, was on "mad money," the buyback could start today. the buyback is moving joy global. the thin market combined with buybacks combined with the fact that we haven't really seen housing drop offer despite the rates are up. these are all kind of like, hey, you know what, i could take a little flier head. >> speaking of fliers, lab brokes, one last story. the british book making company taking bets on who will succeed ballmer at microsoft. >> right. >> the favorite, 5-1 is steven elop who runs nokia. >> i'm not allowed to bet, it's in the contract. i don't want to t
president sounded soft on pbs last night. >> look, the leadership -- i was going to say, as a result, we're seeing con naco sell off. >> no one wants to be lbj. i'm old now to talk about vietnam but the ghost of it was mentioned today in one of the news roshtsz. they didn't have the public. the public is really kind of, whoa. we liked that you were getting out of afghanistan. we want a new story? no. meanwhile, the buybacks is important. joy global on the call yesterday, good...
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>> i am not going to parse the president for some words in him -- in an interview he conducted with pbs. we can go back and forth. it is true that he hasn't made a decision yet. >> but you know as well as -- there is not going to the military action? what happened to the barack obama of 2008 who said you have to go to the u.n., get a resolution, go to congress? >> he has demonstrated a clear willingness to consult with the u.n. process. that is something we have done throughout the president's tenure. unfortunately, what we are seeing right now is russia repeatedly blocking efforts of the u.n. to hold us responsible. that is very disappointing. the president is not going to allow that obstruction to prevent him from making decisions that are in the best interest of our national security. when it comes to congress, the president believes strongly in robust congressional consultation. that is something we have been engaged in and stay one of this circumstance. it is something that will continue. will -- there will be additional consultations tomorrow and in the days to come. >> our allies
>> i am not going to parse the president for some words in him -- in an interview he conducted with pbs. we can go back and forth. it is true that he hasn't made a decision yet. >> but you know as well as -- there is not going to the military action? what happened to the barack obama of 2008 who said you have to go to the u.n., get a resolution, go to congress? >> he has demonstrated a clear willingness to consult with the u.n. process. that is something we have done...